Head of Facilities Management & Capital Projects

Ref: RQ(phone number removed)

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Location: South East London

Hours: 9am-5.30pm

Pay: £700 per day – inside IR35

Duration: 12 Month Contract – possibility for extension

Duties

To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of facilities building management (FM) and capital projects across the Council and its partner services.

To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of corporate health and safety (CH&S), emergency planning and business continuity across the Council and its partner services.

Implement the strategic overview of FM operations and ensure that facilities management operations activities are regularly reviewed regards contract management, and that building related duties and procurement arrangements are followed. This will include FM energy related works and works related to net carbon zero efficiencies through lifecycle repairs and/or upgrades.

Develop and implement the Council’s capital programme strategy in consultation with other stakeholders. The Capital Projects delivery to include schools/education, corporate properties, carbon reduction, and energy projects across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered within the Council’s capital and procurement strategies.

To provide strategic direction and lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council’s corporate health and safety strategy and policies.

To oversee the formulation and delivery of plans for the management of the Council’s property assets to ensure that assets are appropriately inspected and maintained in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements.

To oversee the delivery of major capital projects, ensuring effective project management is in place to deliver a high-quality outcome, on time and within budget.

Person Specification

Must have experience of managing and developing Facilities management teams and capital projects

CIWFM or similar professional accreditation

Significant experience of working in local or central government or another major public sector organisation

Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in respect of facilities management and health and safety